His biggest hit was "Unchained Melody" in 1955. Other hits were "He", "11th Hour Melody", "Never Turn Back", and "After the Lights Go Low" (all in 1956). "After the Lights Go Low", sung with a put-on British accent, was his last charted hit.
In the late 1950s and 1960s, Hibbler became a civil rights activist, marching with protestors and getting arrested in 1959 in New Jersey and in 1963 in Alabama. The notoriety of this activism discouraged major record labels from carrying his work, but Frank Sinatra supported him and signed him to a contract with his label, [lable]Reprise Records.
However, Hibbler made very few recordings after that, occasionally doing live appearances through the 1990s. He died in April 2001 in Chicago.
After the Lights Go Down Low
Al Hibbler Lyrics
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There'll be no reason for teasin' me so
And when the dancin' is through and folks will be few
I'll be here sittin' with no one but you
And I'll be needin' you so after the lights go down low
I wanna hold you, squeeze you as tight as I can
I'd like to kiss you, please you and make you understand
Together we can have a good time
After the lights go down low, baby, you know
there'll be no reason for teasin' me so
And we can cuddle up near wihout any fear
'Cause I've got some sweet talk that you want to hear
And I'll be needin' you so after the lights go down low
After the lights go down low, baby, you know
There'll be no reason for teasin' me so
And when the dancin' is through and folks will be few
I'll be here sittin' with no one but you
And I'll be needin' you so after the lights go down low
I wanna hold you, squeeze you as tight as I can
I'd like to kiss you, please you and m ake you understand
And when you thrill me, you fill me with love so divine
Together we can have a good time
After the lights go down low, baby, you know
There'll be no reason for teasin' me so
And we can cuddle up near without any fear
'Cause I've got some sweet talk that you want to hear
And I'll be needin' you so after the lights go down low
"After the Lights Go Down Low" is a romantic ballad that expresses the desire and longing of the singer for his lover. The lyrics speak of a time when they will be alone, after a night of dancing and fun. The first verse of the song talks about how there will be no reason for teasing once the lights are turned off, implying that they will be free to express their true feelings for each other. The second verse speaks of the singer's desire to hold and kiss his lover, to make her understand how much he loves her. The chorus repeats the title of the song, emphasizing the longing of the singer for his lover after the night has ended.
The lyrics are simple and straightforward, but they convey a deep emotional connection between the singer and his lover. The words are meant to express the passion and desire that the singer feels for his loved one, and the hope that they will be able to connect on a deeper level once the lights go down low. The song is a romantic ballad that speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever loved and longed for someone.
Line by Line Meaning
After the lights go down low, baby, you know
Once the nightclub closes and the lights are low, my dear, you understand
There'll be no reason for teasin' me so
There won't be any more need for teasing or playing hard to get
And when the dancin' is through and folks will be few
Once the dance floor is empty and there are only a few people left
I'll be here sittin' with no one but you
I'll be sitting here with no one else but you
And I'll be needin' you so after the lights go down low
I'll be wanting and needing you as soon as it gets quiet and dark
I wanna hold you, squeeze you as tight as I can
I want to hold you in a tight embrace and squeeze you hard
I'd like to kiss you, please you and make you understand
I want to kiss you and please you, and make you realize my feelings
And when you thrill me, you fill me with love so divine
When you excite me, I'm filled with an incredible feeling of love
Together we can have a good time
Together we can enjoy ourselves
And we can cuddle up near without any fear
We can snuggle up to each other without any hesitation or concern
'Cause I've got some sweet talk that you want to hear
'Cause I've got some sweet things to say to you that you'll enjoy hearing
And I'll be needin' you so after the lights go down low
I'll still be needing and wanting you after the lights are low and the club closes
Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLAN WHITE, LEROY C LOVETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
OfficialMINIm
I love Mafia 2 not only for being such a enjoyable game but also for introducing me to some real good old music from the 50โs. I wouldve never heard songs like these if it wasnt for Mafia 2
Thiago Bettaglio
Me too!
Filip Hendrix Jozefy
I am from Czech Republic where was made Mafia 2
It's a best game ever
And there's is best music like this ๐
MrRusticano
in the thissongs on mafia 50% very good.in mafia is has a 40s and 50s? 50 to much better
Dmitri
Same here!
Val Black
Another great hit by Hibbler. This and Unchained Melody were two of the best from the 50's.
Tarisse Iriarte
My brilliant Grandfather the late Alan R White wrote and composed this song. Many people recorded it from Al Hibbler to Lou Rawls. Today is my Grandfatherโs birthday so I am playing this song to honor my great ancestor! Happy birthday Grandad! Thank you for leaving a legacy of music! ๐๐ฅณ
Val Black
@Tarisse Iriarte Thanks for the information. I'm sure that Grandfather would be very proud knowing you care so much.
murp h
A wonderful fun popular song sung by a master. It never gets old . Thanks Al
mandyinseattle
I'm embarrassed to say I don't think I've ever heard this before and my parents had the radio on since the 1960s. I call myself a music fan and I've never heard this. It's never too late